Resi Conference Agenda & Timetable

The conference takes place on Wednesday 28th November 2018 at ETC Venues - St Pauls, London.

The 2018 National Residential Investment Conference returns for a 8th Year and has been completely updated to reflect the current market, with presentations from some of the most respected figures in the sector.

Last year this event sold out several weeks in advance so please book early to guarantee your attendance. Bookings are strictly first come, first served.

We’re expecting this to be very popular as always, and it’s a chance to be completely updated on the market, cross off some CPD, and network with the leading players in the Resi Investment Sector. It should be a very worthwhile day.

The Event will look at maximising opportunities in a Resi sector that is now seeing institutional and international investment. Hear about some new innovations and opportunities, understand how developers and investors can structure deals, look at joint ventures with public land, and learn about the future of the Resi Investment Market across the UK. There will also be a detailed market update, looking at fundamental economics & Brexit and where Resi fits as a Property asset class both within the UK & Internationally. The panel will also review current investment, looking who is involved and how the market is therefore evolving, as well as examining in detail how to design, deliver & manage a successful Build to Rent & PRS operation.

9.40am Looking at the Private Rented Sector & Build to Rent in Context – where does this now fit in with the overall housing & property investment markets? How much of the Private Rented Sector is now new Build to Rent and what is coming in the next few years?

How much private wealth is invested into Residential Property and how will this be affected by more institutional investment?

Buy to Let v Build to Rent – will private wealth currently & previously invested in small scale Buy-to-Let gradually make it’s way over to Build to Rent funds? What potential does this have and what is likely? Are Build to Rent Bulk Purchases propping up the Development Sale Market nationally? Putting National Rents and Values into context – what does it mean for investment prospects? Where are the regional hotspots for investment opportunities and how does the proposition look? How do the yields and rents compare geographically? In which markets around the Country is there really a strong opportunity for PRS to work?Richard Donnell, Director, Hometrack

9.55am

How can we build a reliable valuation system for investors in UK Build to Rent & PRS?

How can the market reach a point where there are accurate and reliable rent statistics so investors can make an informed decision?

What framework needs to be in place to make this happen and how might this help the market as a whole?

What role is the RICS playing in this?

What can we learn about rent levels across the UK – Asking v Achieved

Jason Hardman, Head of Residential Valuation, CBRE

10.10am Questions for Richard & Jason

10.20am

Panel Session on Making Residential Investment Work

How are Residential Investments really performing?

What are the expansion plans and goals of Investors in the UK and which products and locations are of particular interest?

How might a potential rise in interest rates affect the Build to Rent investment model?

How do we speed up Capital Raising & Development in the PRS & Build to Rent Sector?

How do institutions decide their investment policy and what do they take particular interest in?

Where is the money being invested coming from and how much more is there to come?

What are investors looking for in terms of product, location and operation?

Where are the opportunity areas and are they urban or suburban?

Comparing attitudes of the institutions to Resi in the UK, Europe and the Rest of the World.

Is there enough good stock available to satisfy the thirst from investors?

How can investors cope with increased competition as the number of competitors grow?

What is the capacity for growth and where are the big opportunity areas both in terms of product and location?

Where does the UK fit with the rest of Europe, and with worldwide markets?

What is currently being delivered in the Private Rented Sector, what is the scale and what is in the pipeline? Are we now reaching real scale and what are the projected future numbers?

Who has delivered, who is delivering and who are the leading players in the market?

Who is the PRS sector really targeting and how big is this market? Understanding the Demographics

What are the different products available, how will these evolve, and what are the exit routes for investors? Who is really investing in PRS in the UK – What deals are being done and where are they coming from? Is there enough stock to go round – how can investors find what they are looking for?

Where does the micro living/collective living product fit in and does this market have enough scale for investors?

Are we seeing a merging of the Build to Rent & Student Housing markets in the UK?

Simon Scott, Head of Residential Investment, JLL

Adam Challis, Head of UK Residential Research, JLL

11.40am

The Housing Association role in Build to Rent

Where do HAs see PRS & Build to Rent fitting into their overall operations going forward?

What tenures are the long term priority to boost delivery?

Where do HAs see balance between PRS and Market Sale?

How can genuine affordable rented stock be delivered?

What is the reaction from HAs to the recent Government announcement about long term funding partnerships? What Partnerships, in both the Private & Public Sectors, are HAs looking to enter into?

What is the potential for such partnerships?

Elaine Bailey, Chief Executive, The Hyde Group

11.55am Choosing the right Location for Build to Rent & getting it delivered What are the key factors and what role do Geography, Demographics & Politics play? What is the process when selecting a location and how much of the UK is right for Build to Rent? Where do regional regeneration and partnership opportunities fit in? What are the issues with London Build to Rent?Johnny Caddick, Managing Director, Moda Living

12.10pm Questions for Simon, Adam, Elaine & Johnny

12.25pm

The Evolution of Build to Rent & Private Rented Sector Management – where is it going over the next 5-10 years?

Logistics & Management - What is required to make large scale PRS actually work in the UK?

What has worked and what hasn’t in the first generation of PRS management

What aspects have now emerged as crucial to delivering the best possible scheme & operation?

The Realities of Delivering a top level service – how is it working on the ground?

How can voids, maintenance, management and lettings costs be factored in?

How can maximum investment returns best be achieved?

Can a genuinely different customer experience be delivered by the professional build to rent operator?

How can an operator create reputation and ultimately a strong, recognised Brand amongst the general public?

How realistic is additional income from extra services and how can it be achieved in the UK?

Will we see a convergence of operational models, and ultimately a consensus view on the way of doing things?

Lesley Roberts, Partner - Build to Rent, Allsop

Nigel Bosworth, Director - Residential Management, Savills

Neil Young, Chief Executive, Get Living

Mary-Anne Bowring, Group Managing Director, The Ringley Group

1.10pm

Lunch & Networking Session

2.10pm

How is the Government Looking to support the Build to Rent & PRS Sectors across the UK?

What are the priorities?

What Government money is available for Build to Rent & PRS Schemes? How can developers access public funds? What are the HCA & Government looking to achieve? What is available following the recent announcement around Housing Associations and how will this work?Sophie White, Head of Infrastructure, PRS & Complex Projects, Homes England

2.30pm

Understanding the Policies of the London Mayor when it comes to Residential Investment, PRS & Build to Rent How do the Mayor’s policies on Build to Rent and those of the Government and the Housing White paper fit together?

What do investors & Developers need to know and how will things really work in Practice?

What land and joint venture opportunities are there with the GLA and Local Authorities in London?

How can public sector land be released for Residential Investment and PRS?

3.20pm Design & Delivery – what do we need to deliver for effective Build to Rent?

Modular v traditional Construction Methods – where do supply chains, labour and other issues fit into this jigsaw and how can a developer decide what works? What methods of constructions are emerging and how important are these for Build to Rent?

Where do evolving constructions methods now fit in the overall delivery picture?

What should we be designing & how should we be delivering it?

How can you make the Asset work be using good design?

What guidelines should be used when designing a Build to Rent scheme?

John Badman, Director, CallisonRTKL

3.35pm Questions for John

3.40pm The Future of Build to Rent Panel – An Innovative Look at what might happen next

Who fits where & what kind of partnerships are going to be crucial?

Where do Public Sector & Private Sector co-operation fit in?

What is the Housebuilder view of Build to Rent and how might this evolve?

Do Housebuilders see build to rent as a key growth area?

What is the future direction of Housing Policy and how might this affect Build to Rent?

How do we create Build to Rent products to fit all price points?

How can we produce real affordable build to rent products?

How crucial is technology to the next phase of evolution?

What can we learn from abroad when it comes to delivering scale in Build to Rent?

What are the key aspects when building a large scale Build to Rent brand?

How can an operator create reputation and ultimately a strong, recognised Brand amongst the general public?

What is the opportunity for the Co Living Model? Could an Intergenerational Rental Living Model be developed and where do we see the opportunity for such a model?